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2m pilgrims streaming into Mina from Saturday evening
Two million pilgrims will start streaming into Mina from Saturday evening, marking the beginning of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage on Dhul Hijjah 8th, corresponding August 19th, with Hajj authorities fully geared for ensuring full safety for the
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More than 54 million pilgrims perform Haj over 25 years
The Haj pilgrimage, which starts at Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, is one of the world's largest annual gatherings. Here are some figures illustrating its scale: &
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok island
A strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck Indonesia's Lombok island. The quake's epicenter is located at a shallow depth of 7.9km. The island has been hit by a series of quakes recently, killing hundreds of people.
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Policeman who assisted pilgrim had no idea he was being filmed
Jamaan Al-Subyani, the policeman in the security forces of the Grand Mosque who took off his shoes and offered it to an old Pakistani woman pilgrim,
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Mobily and Ericsson demonstrate 5G in Jeddah
Mobily, the Saudi telecom operator, has joined forces with Ericsson to show 5G capabilities in a demo held at the Mall of Arabia in Jeddah, in the
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Imran Khan elected as prime minister of Pakistan in a vote at the National Assembly
Former cricket star Imran Khan has been elected prime minister of Pakistan in a vote at the country's National Assembly. His PTI party won the
Read MoreUS welcomes Saudi Arabia's pledge of $100 mln for Syria
The United States on Thursday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s contribution of $100 million to help stabilize parts of Syria no longer held by Islamic State, which comes as the Trump administration looks to cut back on foreign aid. “This
Read More126,000 pilgrims from Bangladesh will perform Hajj 2018
The last Hajj flights from Bangladesh will leave for Saudi Arabia this morning. About 125,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims have already reached the holy city Makkah, on special flights operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Saudi Arabian
Read MoreHotel collapse in Makkah? Saudi Arabia clarifies
Rumours circulating about the collapse of a hotel in Makkah have been denied by the Saudi Civil Defence.
Read MoreRoads Shut Down, 20 Traffic Lights Removed In Taifs Al-Woroud Area
The Municipality of Al-Woroud and the Traffic Department removed 20 traffic lights and closed down several intersections causing great inconveniences to the people of the area. Abdulaziz Al-Nufaie said the municipality shut down a number of roads
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